1927 BUFF & BUFF MFG. CO. SURVEYOR TRANSIT LEVEL Interior Decorators Display

Description: BUFF & BUFF MFG. CO. 1927 Surveyors Transit Scope 18 inches Serial number 27125 Made in American Boston, Massachusetts Operationally intact and no indication of repairsA quality representation of an important surveying instrument that helped engineer 20th Century America Functioning clear non-scratched two-inch telescoping lens with gray plastic lens capAll adjustment screws as well as the eyepiece freely turning and properly workingAged from use Buff & Buff factory green paint over solid brass frame, with characterful tiny white paint oversprayVintage patina on brass components Level bubble fully intact with clear liquidNo storage box or tripodSolid weight of twenty poundsA true collector piece Let's face it eBay viewers . . . were someone to require today's use of a surveyor's transit level scope, they should go buy a modern laser piece of equipment, not this very, very old engineering decorative item, right? And . . . you don't purchase vintage BUFF & BUFF MFG CO. measuring level equipment like this just to keep stored and hidden away in a wooden box. This piece is significant and now meant to be seen, to be displayed, admired and appreciate the statement it presents of American construction history. And because as you can clearly see, this ninety-six year old engineering tool is a prominent and imposing object to display. It is nowhere like a lot of crap art/objects that people display in offices and homes, pretending for such to be meaningful things to show off. It is difficult to overstate the importance of the transit to the development of the United States. All of the large engineering projects were laid out and leveled and the lands the creations were built on were surveyed with these instruments. Bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, railroads, runways and even the building the Space Shuttle was built in was laid out with the use of a transit. Seldom in history has a single device had such enormous impact on a nation. This nearly antique (term antique meaning over 100-years old) surveyor's level silently conveys to one's mind's eye of endless engineering accomplishments, legions of people working, and a robust importance of America's past century of progress. To think about it, there are countless situations to imagine . . . look it over and give it some dwell. Interior decorators take notice and consider. When duly displayed, here is real-world object of historical significance which conveys that your client is visionary, purposeful, resourceful and grounded, has some of the right stuff, and a can-do perspective . . . a client who has moxie. FYI, some time ago, Seller received this item as a gift from an architect friend, who had it proudly displayed in his architectural office for decades. So, because it's big and heavy and shows to have been well-used over decades over the 1900's, this nearly antique surveyor level merits to be displayed prominently. Where is that special location for which you can visualize it should be placed? Please consider carefully and see photos. Seller is not an expert to validate this item so please verify what you see and send message with any questions or for additional photos. Your purchase interest favoring this BUFF & BUFF Serial #27125 Surveyors Level is sincerely appreciated. It's the real McCoy. A genuine conversation catalysis. Please consider other unique Seller listings at >>> holeset2000 <<<

Price: 367 USD

Location: Agoura Hills, California

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